Over 1,000 people flocked to Byron Bay on the weekend to either compete or spectate at one of Australia’s top BJJ events, the BJJ National Australian Open (BJJAO).
‘It was a great day for Brazilian jiu jitsu and a great day for Byron Bay,’ tournament director Raz Harel said.
‘We were hosting the BJJAO League’s National Australian Open at the Cavanbah Centre on Sunday’.
The majority of competitors were Australian, but 22 countries were represented overall.
Local school, The Academy, took the first place in ‘Best Academy’, with 24 competitors. Southside BJJ (Qld) took second place with 22 competitors and Galeb Brothers (Qld) took third with 21.
A total of $9,000 in prize money was available to men and women across various disciplines and skill levels.
‘The next BJJAO event in Byron Bay will be held on 19 May and we’re looking forward to a great local presence,’ Raz said.
